Marge Harris Apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians, verses 12:4-27, “For the body does not consist of one member but of many, that there may be no discord in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another,” and “There are varieties of gifts, but it is the same…
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Generals, February 2024
Music Programs at Sun Lakes United Church of Christ
Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ The AARP says that music can keep your brain healthy(found in the Dec. 1 email to members). Sun Lakes United Church of Christ (SLUCC) agrees! Music also adds depth and meaning to worship. This fall we found ourselves searching for a choir director. We were…
Religion, February 2018
Celebrate Lent at SLUCC
Chuck Reinhart Join us for our celebration of Ash Wednesday on Wednesday, February 14, at 8:00 a.m. and the Lenten season on Sunday, February 18 at our 11:15 a.m. worship service. Our Lenten theme is Journey to the Cross. Lent is about transformation and change. Richard Rohr comments: Jesus is much more concerned about…
Religion, February 2017
SLUCC to host Valentine Tea
On Monday, February 13, the United Church of Christ will host an afternoon tea from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Chapel Center. The tables will be set with linens, fine china and favors for all. Special goodies will be provided. Diane Eddy, Sun Lakes tea expert, will furnish different teas, and a delightful program will be…
Religion, October 2016
Surviving the holidays
Pastor Jean Newall The holidays are a busy time of year – a time full of anticipation and excitement, a time of endless shopping and cooking, a time of gathering with friends and family! Although, it may seem that everyone is full of holiday spirit, the truth of the matter is that for some, the…
Religion, October 2016
A new sound of music at SLUCC
Two exciting, talented musicians will lead and accompany the Sun Lakes United Church of Christ music ministries beginning this September. Both individuals come with formal music education credentials as well as broad musical experience to meet the needs of a church that draws worshipers of varied beliefs and from diverse religious backgrounds from the Chandler…
Religion, March 2016
Twelve Steps to a More Compassionate Life series at SLUCC
Charles Reinhart Pastor Vernon Meyer will be presenting a series based on Karen Armstrong’s recent book, Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life. We all wish for a better world but we are either fearful of change or unsure of the path that will take us into a more peaceful filled world. Her book sets out…
Religion, February 2015
Mardi Gras jazz is back at SLUCC February 15
On Sunday, February 15 at 11:15 a.m., Sun Lakes UCC will celebrate its annual Jazz Sunday, one of our most popular services of the year. Bob Confare, Director of Music, will be bringing a five piece jazz band and a joint choir for rousing New Orleans style Dixieland music. Come and join us for great…
Religion, July 2014
Celebrate summer with Sun Lakes United Church of Christ
Come join us for “Understanding the Historical and Cultural World of the Bible” sponsored by our Open and Affirming Committee Pastor Vernon Meyer, Ph.D. on Wednesday mornings: July 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Our Christian tradition has understood the bible as the inspired and revealed Word of God. Real people wrote the…
Religion, July 2014
Celebrate the four freedoms with Sunday worship
On the Fourth of July weekend, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ will celebrate with a special worship service focused on the Four Freedoms promoted by President Franklin Roosevelt. He defined the four freedoms as the freedom of speech and expression; the freedom of every person to worship God in his own way; the freedom…